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IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: George Byrley (184.21.88.---)
Date: February 06, 2014 07:19PM

I have been wrapping rods for many years but have yet to wrap an IGFA trolling rod and want to wrap one, even if only for myself. I want to do a 50-80 lb. What I need is insight from you guys that have done several of these. I need blank recommendations, roller guide recommendations, curved butt vs. straight butt

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: Dave Barrett (138.239.74.---)
Date: February 07, 2014 12:01PM

#1 question: Chair or stand up?
#2 question: why rollers? there is no need for them in that line class

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: George Byrley (184.21.88.---)
Date: February 07, 2014 02:00PM

chair, i thought it was necessary

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 07, 2014 02:49PM

Right off the top of my head, Seeker, Calstar and Lamiglas make very good IGFA blanks. A curved butt will tend to get you a little more leverage without pushing you past IGFA spec limits. Because of the length involved in chair rods, it's almost always best to build these in 2-piece (butt and rod) configuration due to storage concerns. Plenty of good rollers on the market these days.

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: February 07, 2014 07:29PM

George, I have a couple of Lamiglas glass blanks rated for 80# if you are interested. Send me an e-mail. rjruwe2@comcast.net. Also have some great Aftco Rollers and Fuji HD Turbo guides. Randy

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: Todd Kreikamp (---.hsd1.va.comcast.net)
Date: February 10, 2014 08:57AM

Add a set of Aftco wind on's and you should be covered. Winthrop rollers if you have the $$$$$. If you don't decide to go all rollers, then would suggest a roller top. Will redcue fatigue on some of your connections.

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: George Byrley (184.21.88.---)
Date: February 10, 2014 07:36PM

What length do you guys recommend. I understand the reason for the two pc and thats fine. Is a slow cure epoxy recommended for gluing the butt. Is hypalon still the grip of choice for foregrip or is it not necessary because of the diameter of the reels used in this type of fishing. Is double wrap on the guides recommended or is triple wrap a better option?

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: Russell Brunt (165.214.14.---)
Date: February 11, 2014 12:40PM

Boat size determines length to some extent. Slow cure is best IMHO. Hypalon takes abuse better but is too soft for my tastes. It also weighs more so I use EVA. A leather forgrip adds a nice touch of class on such a rod. A would certinly want a foregrip. Full single underwrap and double wraps on the guides.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: George Byrley (184.21.88.---)
Date: February 16, 2014 08:57PM

I dont have any idea on boat size. I would have to charter. I'm building this cause I've always wanted too, if it only hangs on the wall but i want it to be correct just in case i ever do get the chance to go on such a trip. I know eva is much lighter than hypalon but the extra weight cant b much of an issue in this case. Not considering how much the rest of the components weigh.

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Re: IGFA Trolling rod
Posted by: George Byrley (184.21.88.---)
Date: February 17, 2014 08:16PM

Thanks for all the info to all who posted. Its been a great help

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